Automatic air conditioning control panel
The air conditioner is controlled by the keys, which correspond to the control lamps. The temperature selected for the passenger compartment is set in the center display in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, depending on the position of the switch to C or F.
Heater controls: A - heater fan switch; B - control knob for the air blower and heater fan; B - air distribution handle
To increase or decrease the temperature in the passenger compartment, press the buttons respectively «Warmer» - warmer or «Cooler» - colder. Purpose of the bottom row keys from right to left:
- «OFF»: Turn off the air conditioner. Air does not enter. Use this button to prevent polluted air or dust from entering the passenger compartment. Do not leave the air conditioner in this position for a long time.
- «ECON»: Use this key when there is no need to lower the interior temperature. The supercharger is switched off - external cold or warm air enters the passenger compartment. This position of the air conditioner saves fuel. If it is hot in the cabin or the windows fog up, press the button «AUTO».
- «10»: The fan runs at minimum speed. Heating or cooling of the passenger compartment is less intensive than in the position «AUTO».
- «AUTO»: After selecting the interior temperature, usually +22°C, press the button «AUTO». At cold outside temperatures, heated air enters the passenger compartment through the air intakes under the windshield. This air blows the side windows of the doors and the bottom of the cabin. At high outside temperatures, cooled air enters through the central and side adjustable nozzles. The ventilation mode is set automatically.
- «HI»: Fan runs at maximum speed. The interior is heated or cooled more intensively than in the «AUTO».
- windscreen button: Most of the air entering the passenger compartment is directed to the inside of the windshield and the side windows of the doors. The fan is running at maximum speed.
- Button with the image of the rear window: The rear window is heated. The control lamp, which lights up when this key is pressed, goes out after 10 minutes. This mode only works when the ignition is on.
- OUTSIDE TEMP: Outside temperature. Pressing this key displays the outdoor temperature. When the outside temperature rises, the indication changes by 1°C every 2-3 minutes. When the outside temperature drops, the new temperature is shown on the display immediately.
The displayed temperatures do not correspond to the actual ones if the car is moving at low speed, as well as when the engine is idling while the car is stationary.
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